KNC 24 Walderslade - Final round & League winners

Location

Nearest town: Chatham

• Grid Ref: TQ758623
• Postcode: ME5 9HP
• Latitude: 51.33309
• Longitude: 0.51958
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Directions / Parking

Nearest Postcode: ME5 9HP  From M2 J3 follow signs for Walderslade, after exiting the roundabout turn right at the traffic lights and then left at the roundabout into Fostington Way.  Then take the first right into Tunbury Road and first right again into Catkin Close.  The entry to the car park is 100m on the right. Note: There is a height restriction at the car park entrance (alternative parking is available).

Nearest Railway station: Chatham 4.5 miles

Registration & Start Times

Registration: 18:45 to 19:15 (please don’t be late). 

Please bring your SI dibber to Registration (if you have one). For event safety purposes you will be asked to fill in a KNC Registration Form 2019/20(if you haven’t done so at a previous event).

Briefing and mass start at 19:30 sharp.

Food orders to Neil by 7pm Monday 9th March

Course Information

60 minute score suitable for all abilities. 20 controls numbered 90 – 109; visit as many as you can. 10 points per control, 10 points penalty per minute/part minute beyond 60 minutes. Controls will be collected after 70 minutes (course closing time).  No control groups, no changeover controls.

Juniors (age 15 or younger) are welcome to take part but must be accompanied by an adult (condition of British Orienteering insurance for Street events)

If you are new to Night Orienteering and would like someone to help you get started please email the organiser or make yourself known on the night.

1:10,000 scale map, 5m contours, updated 2019. Maps will be printed on A4 waterproof paper.

Controls will not be SIAC enabled. Separate/loose control descriptions are not provided.

Explanation of Score courses

You don't have to visit all the controls! There is usually a time limit, instead of a set course. Points are scored for visiting controls, and deducted for finishing over the time limit. You decide which controls to visit, and in which sequence. Sometimes controls have different points values. You will need to carry a watch or phone, so you know how long you have been out.

Entry Details

Entry on the Day: Seniors (British Orienteering members) £4, Non-members of BO £6.          Juniors & students £3. Group: £10 (1 dibber; map for each participant).    Dibber loan: Free

Please email the organiser if you intend coming so we know how many maps to print (a few spares will be done).

SPORT IDENT dibbers to borrow if you don’t have one.  Carrying some sort of torch is advised since there are areas with few street lights.  Wearing High Visibility clothing is strongly advised.

An Emergency contact number will be printed on the map.  Carrying a mobile phone is strongly recommended, especially for newcomers.  You can let us know if you are lost or late, and we can contact you if you have not returned.

Terrain Description

Urban and Woodland area – streets, paths and alleyways some woodland paths.  The majority of controls are on street paths you will most likely cross wooded areas which are very muddy, so may wish to use trail shoes, providing they don’t have spikes.

Facilities

Apres O & Prizegiving: Apres-O at The Lower Bell, 201 Old Chatham Road, Bluebell Hill, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7EF. Orders for food required by 7pm Monday 9 March. Menu online: http://www.lowerbell.com

Late news! - as of Mon 9th March the pub was having problems with their WiFi and were therefore unable to take card payments.

In case this persists until Thursday, please try and bring cash to pay for your meal.

Prize giving will take place in the pub afterwards.

Contacts / Officials

Planner /Organiser: Neil Bricknell

Planner/Organiser: Ffion Bricknell